YEARLY HIGH
4.1270 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.8524 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9591 SBD

2016 BZD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 4.1270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 3.8524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2746 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0810 to the December average rate of 3.9352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1270 was up 0.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,635 SBD
2015 Average 19,650 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 19,262 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,372.91 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0995
3.8777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9863, compared to 3.9318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1518 SBD (High: 4.0042 / Low: 3.8524). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 SBD (High: 3.9118 / Low: 3.8771).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1518
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0770 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.0810) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2751 (+7.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.0810
2015 Avg (January) 3.8060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1270 4.0481 4.0810
February 4.0987 4.0414 4.0725
March 4.0818 3.9438 3.9955
April 4.0142 3.9087 3.9742
May 3.9118 3.8771 3.8983
June 3.9530 3.8727 3.8962
July 3.9704 3.9188 3.9452
August 3.9391 3.8900 3.9151
September 3.9533 3.8856 3.9199
October 3.9548 3.9060 3.9224
November 4.0076 3.8993 3.9532
December 4.0042 3.8524 3.9352